Congress wants to change the procedure for issuing green cards: this will greatly affect some countries
The White House called on the US Congress to pass legislation designed to eliminate the green card quota for each country to allow US employers to focus on hiring people based on merit, not place of birth. About it writes WioNews. This week, the House of Representatives...
How to find out the waiting time for immigration services and check the status of the case
Checking the status of your immigration case is easy - you can do it online from the comfort of your home or office, even just from your mobile phone. To do this, you need to go to a special page of the official website of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and follow a simple…
Vouching for a refugee: what are the responsibilities and risks of those who are ready to vouch for new immigrants
Against the backdrop of the ongoing war with Ukraine and the mobilization announced in Russia at the end of September, the flow of political refugees from Russia and Belarus to the United States has increased significantly. Many of them, unable to obtain an American visa, apply for asylum in the southern ...
Ukrainians who came to the US on U4U no longer have to wait for work permits: they are now issued along with parole
On November 21, the US State Department announced that Afghan refugees who received a parole and Ukrainians who came to America under the United for Ukraine (U4U) program will automatically receive the right to work and a social security number. They don't have to wait for work permits...
How the naturalization interview works: a step-by-step analysis of the whole process
The naturalization interview is the final hurdle for green card holders who plan to become US citizens. Towards the end of your application processing time, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will send you an appointment notice. If all goes well, you will most likely…
Three immigrant families in New Jersey demand $6 million from the US for being separated from their children at the border
Three families who were separated under the Trump administration's family separation policy are suing the United States government for up to $6 million in damages for the damage they suffered as a result of the policy, Documentary reported. Legal complaints have been filed...
Those wishing to enter the United States through the southern border will be checked by Mexican border guards
Mexican immigration officers have begun screening travelers bound for San Diego in line at the border, according to the SanDiegoUnionTribune. The move supports the strategies used by the United States to prevent asylum seekers from reaching their territory and asking for protection. Mexican immigration officers escorted by forces...
Texas governor calls immigration from Mexico 'invasion': now he can use military on the border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he invoked provisions in the US and Texas constitutions to declare immigration from Mexico an invasion, CBS reports. For calendar year 2022, agents had almost 2,1 million encounters with migrants on…
Acceptance of applications for the green card lottery is over: what's next
On November 8, the acceptance of applications for participation in the green card lottery (DV-2024) ended. Let's talk about what's next for the participants. How and when to find out the results Until September 30, 2023, it will still be possible to check the results of the DV-2023 draw. You can do this completely free of charge and only ...
Ends accepting applications for the green card lottery: have time to jump into the last car
After 3 days, the acceptance of applications for the DV-2024 green card lottery ends. You still have the opportunity to submit them until November 12, 00 at 8:2022 pm ET. Important! Registration takes place only on one site - www.dvprogram.state.gov. The whole process is absolutely free.…